[Boatanchors] Selling stuff on this list - suggestion

Sat, 6 Mar 2004 15:01:00 -0500

There never has been a problem for Hams selling their own personal gear on this
list, or any other QTH.NET list that I am aware of. When it becomes a commercial
business selling products, that is a different story. A commercial business
needs to pay for their ads, not exploit these lists to gain free advertising.
These lists are for Ham radio operators and radio hobbyists, not for commercial
businesses, per say. 	

This is 'NOT' to say that Lynn Brock, N0ALO who does pront panels for his fellow
Hams can not post his wares here, because he can. This is not to say that Gary
Brown in Maine can not list his parts for bintage gear here, as he can. This is
not to say that a Ham making dust covers for his fellow Hams in his spare time
can not post them. But it is to say that a commercial operation such as AES,
Antique Electronic Supply, HRO or any other actual business with a DBA may not
post their products for sale here. That is not what these lists are about, never
has been, never will be. It is for Hams and radio hobbyists to sell his/her
personal gear on or spare parts or used - reproductions of - original manuals,
items they make on the side for their fellow radio hobbyists and so forth. 	

Alan Waller, K3TKJ, who owns QTH.NET/QSL.NET is very clear about this. If you
have a doubt if it is proper, then write to him and ask him. He makes the
decisions, not list subscribers. Al decides, discussing it here accomplishes
nothing. Write to Al and ask -     	

Duane Fischer, W8DBF	

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From: charlie <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Selling stuff on this list - suggestion
Date: Saturday, March 06, 2004 1:29 PM

GREAT IDEA Steve. Lets hope this is a thing of the future. Charles
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Uhrig" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 10:01 AM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Selling stuff on this list - suggestion

> I understand and accept Duane's comments about selling stuff on this 
> list.
> 
> We had a similar problem on another photography list, where stuff 
> people were peddling and announcing to the list was overwhelming the 
> technical discussions.
> 
> So we simply split off a separate list devoted to sales of submini 
> cameras, which was the focus of the list.
> 
> Perhaps a new list, BoatanchorsForSale, could be established. If 
> QTH.NET is not the appropriate place due to the commercial aspect, 
> www.yahoogroups.com would be, and no charge. I would recommend new 
> members be moderated for a few weeks to prevent spammers from jumping 
> in and out. Our SubminiSales list has proven to be the perfect 
> solution. No discussion of any great extent, just listings of stuff 
> needed and stuff available. Very useful resource.
> 
> My thoughts ... Steve WA3SWS
> 
> 
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